By Laura Swanson, Editor Under the Oregon Governor’s executive order, farmers markets are considered “essential businesses” and exempt from the shut-down, but there are challenges presented to operate the Manzanita Farmers Market…
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Eighth COVID-19 case reported in Clatsop County; another Bornstein employee
The Clatsop County Public Health Department was informed Sunday, May 3 of an eighth positive COVID-19 case in the county. The individual is an employee of the Bornstein Seafood processing facility in…
Happy Birthday to You, Sadie Robinson! Congratulations on your 2020 Graduation! From Gramdma JoAnn and the Pioneer
The Tillamook County Pioneer received a special message and request from JoAnn Robinson a few weeks ago. JoAnn asked if we could wish her very special granddaughter Sadie a HAPPY 18th Birthday…
This is going to take all of us … to hold the line; Testing, Contact Tracing, Plans Continue for Re-Opening Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority is sharing a lot of new information from Governor Brown about how testing and contact tracing will play key roles in decision-making about when to start re-opening Oregon….
Oregon reopens Columbia River salmon/steelhead fishing
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Recreational salmon and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River will reopen for four days in May under rules adopted May 1st by the Oregon and Washington departments of fish…
Clatsop County’s 7th positive COVID-19 case employed at Bornstein Seafood Investigation Continues
The Clatsop County Public Health Department is investigating a positive COVID-19 case involving an employee of the Bornstein Seafoods processing facility in Astoria. Andrew Bornstein, company vice president, said the company was…
Save Our Shoreline Political Action Committee (SOSPAC) Endorsing David McCall for Tillamook County Commissioner Position #2
SOSPAC was formed recently to fill a gap in the preservation of Oregon’s unique shoreline. There are worthy organizations and volunteers who work on cleanup and restoration activities and/or legal issues when…
Despite closures and hardships, tourism businesses continue their usual community generosity
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the tourism industry on the Oregon Coast and throughout the state: more than 80% of the county’s 2,350 tourism employees have lost their jobs; hotels have…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY MEETINGS NOTICE – 5/1/20
Due to current Oregon restrictions on public gatherings, persons allowed into the Courthouse Commissioners’ Conference Rooms will be restricted to Commissioners, Budget Committee members, Budget Officer, presenter, and personnel to enable live…
Not Canceled: The Tillamook Farmers Market
By Sayde Walker, Tillamook Farmers Market Manager Let’s share some good news: The Tillamook Farmers Market is returning in 2020, with a new opening date of June 13. Per Gov. Brown’s Executive…
